The ISU Planetarium Presents: Seeing! A Photon’s Journey Across Space, Time, and Mind

Date:

Saturday, September 15th

Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Cost:

$2 – $4

Event Description

The ISU Planetarium is also pleased to offer, “Seeing! A Photon’s Journey Across Space, Time and Mind,”narrated by Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. The program runs weekends from September 8 – November 10. Show times are Saturdays at 2:00 PM. “Seeing”will be offered at special times during ISU’s Family Weekend, October 26-27.

This fascinating planetarium show is based on the PBS documentary “Sight – The Story of Vision.”“Seeing!”explores the science, technology, and medicine allowing us to understand how sight works, cure diseases of the eye, and correct vision.

After each program, we will explore the highlights found in the current evening sky; including the bright stars, constellations, and planets visible from Central Illinois.

Admission to the ISU Planetarium is $4 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-12 and seniors, and $2.00 for children ages 3-4. Tickets may be purchased in the Planetarium Gift Shop, next to the Planetarium, beginning 20 minutes before each show. Seating is limited.

The ISU Planetarium is located under the white domed roof at the eastern end of Felmley Hall of Science Annex. Felmley Hall is located on the northeast corner of the ISU campus at the intersection of College Avenue and School Street.

Free parking for the weekend programs is available a short distance from the ISU Planetarium in University parking lot F-67, located on the east side of School Street.

For more information or if you need an accommodation to fully participate in this program/event, please contact the ISU Physics Department at (309) 438-8756 or visit our web site by Googling Illinois State University Planetarium. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

If you will need special accommodations, please contact the event organizer.